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Barbers Point
Project and community benefits
A project that will bring many benefits to the surrounding communities
Construction and operation phases will create benefits in terms of new employment opportunities, as well as the use of local resources. Preference would be given to retaining local persons, consultants, businesses and contractors throughout the development of the project.
Innergex is committed to applying its expertise, resources, and dedication to the good of the planet in actively addressing O’ahu’s unique challenges.
“KCDC supports the solar project at Kalaeloa, because it aligns with DHHL’s guiding documents but more importantly because this project provides DHHL, its beneficiaries, KCDC and the Kapolei homesteads with the resources for a sustainable future.”
Scott A. Abrigo – President of Kapolei Community Development Corporation
Project Benefits
Barbers Point will contribute to DHHL & O’ahu’s renewable energy goals as called out in the DHHL 2014 Oahu Island Plan and the Island of Oahu’s Oahu General Plan and potentially offer benefits including:
Battery Energy Storage Systems Can Reduce Curtailment
The stored power can be dispatched in the evening—when rooftop solar is not available—to help meet demands of residents returning home to deal with dinner, baths, washing, and other tasks or during emergencies.
An Opportunity for Workforce and Local Business
The project will create employment opportunities, as well as the use of local suppliers. Preference will be given to retaining local persons, consultants, businesses and contractors. The CNHA Hawaiian Trades Academy has launched the Oʻahu Solar Program as a gateway to a career in the solar industry. There is no cost to attend the program if selected.
A Clean Power Future with Less Vulnerability
Knowing that the sun is a readily-available, reliable resource, O'ahu residents and area homesteaders are supportive of the utility harnessing a renewable resource to improve the island’s energy stability and grid resiliency.
Community Benefits
Dedicated Funding to the Kapolei Community Heritage Center (KCHC)
In addition to the General Lease terms, Innergex has also committed dedicated annual funding (1% of the actual gross project revenues of the project) for the Kapolei Community Heritage Center during operations.
Support Training Program for the Center for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)
Innergex will support and sponsor a job fair for solar contractors and the graduating students at the conclusion of the programs. The first training program is currently underway.
Sponsorships
Opportunities abound within O'ahu’s robust non-profit sector and its year-round schedule of festivals, events, conferences, fundraisers, etc. Innergex is committed to annually evaluating sponsorships and doing its share to target support to them.
Memberships
Opportunities abound within O'ahu’s robust non-profit sector and its year-round schedule of festivals, events, conferences, fundraisers, etc. Innergex is committed to annually evaluating sponsorships and doing its share to target support to them.
Partnership with Waiʻanae Gold (Video)
Waiʻanae Gold's Vince Kanaʻi Dodge shows the behind the scenes of kiawe bean pod flour production and discusses the importance of partnerships like with Barbers Point to generate local food opportunities.
For a more detailed outline of project and community benefits see the Community Outreach and Engagement Plan.